Joel Goodman (Rick Hearst) has a successful career as an advertising executive. He is also hoping for a promotion soon. However, things go for a swirl for Joel as he soon finds out. While making his way to work, Joel thinks it would be smarter to let a stranger hitch a ride and then, he can use the car pool lane. While the stranger (Anthony Geary) soon befriends Joel, the latter would soon discover how a harmless hitch hike can change his life forever.